AMERICAN NURSES CREDENTIALING CENTER ANNUAL RE 2012

american nurses credentialing center

Annual Report

2012 Innovate. Involve. Inspire.

We are pleased to present ANCC's Annual Report for 2012, which showcases our mission to promote nursing excellence and healthcare quality around the world.

The initiatives highlighted here derive from our strategic goals to cultivate innovation, advance research, expand our global reach, promote growth, and optimize the quality of all the products and services we offer. 2012 was a banner year. The number of Magnet?-recognized healthcare facilities grew to 392 worldwide, and Pathway to Excellence? organizations increased to 96, just four shy of the milestone of 100. We recognized our first two Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care? organizations and implemented new certification exams and credentials that support transformative changes to the future of advanced practice nursing. In a huge step forward for nursing research, we collaborated with the Institute of Medicine to sponsor the Standing Committee on Credentialing Research in Nursing. It will help us develop a bold national research agenda that strengthens the link between credentialing and excellence in nursing, patient, and organizational outcomes. As the recognized leader in global credentialing services, ANCC is committed to the rigorous pursuit of evidence-based practice, nursing excellence, quality care, and improved patient outcomes. We invite you to read about the many ways in which our visionary nursing professionals, in collaboration with dedicated nurse leaders and volunteers the world over, advanced these goals in 2012.

Michael Evans, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, President

Karen Drenkard, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, Executive Director

?2013 American Nurses Credentialing Center. All rights reserved. The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) is a subsidiary of the American Nurses Association (ANA).

The Certification Program enables nurses to demonstrate their specialty expertise and validate their knowledge

to employers and patients. Through targeted exams that incorporate the latest nursing-practice standards, ANCC certification empowers nurses with pride and professional satisfaction.

In 2012, ANCC's Certification and Measurement Services Program:

Launched the new Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP-BC) and the Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP-BC) certification exams and credentials to support the Consensus Model for APRN Regulation: Licensure, Accreditation, Certification, and Education.

Launched the first two board certification credentials using the portfolio assessment methodology for Advanced Forensic Nursing and Emergency Nurse Practitioner.

Began the Certification Eligibility Curriculum Review Program (CECRP) for nursing schools to confirm that their nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist programs are congruent with the eligibility criteria for ANCC certification.

Piloted advanced test item types on two nurse practitioner certification exams.

Conducted five role delineation studies and introduced updated exams for 11 certification specialties.

INITIAL CERTIFICATION APPLICATIONS:

ALL PROGRAMS

2010 14,573

2011

15,732

2012

16,575

The Magnet Recognition Program? is the most prestigious credential a healthcare organization can receive for

nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes. Organizations that achieve Magnet recognition are part of a highperformance group that demonstrates superior nursing practices and patient, nurse, and clinical outcomes.

In 2012, ANCC's Magnet Recognition Program:

Initiated revisions of the Magnet Application Manual, including updated education expectations for nurse leaders and managers as well as other evidence-based requirements to support the Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing recommendations.

Transformed the demographic information form (DIF) into a new and improved demographic data collection tool (DDTC), a user-friendly database for applicants and Magnet organizations to submit demographic data.

Updated the Magnet Learning Communities? website to streamline content, facilitate ease of use, and stimulate community engagement. Subscription membership grew to more than 2,500 members.

MAGNET?-RECOGNIZED ORGANIZATIONS

400

392

300

200

100

0 1998

2000 2002 2004 2006

2008 2010

2011

2012

Year-End Number of Magnet Hospitals

The National Magnet Conference? continues to be the largest gathering of nurses from Magnet-recognized

organizations from around the world.

In 2012, the National Magnet Conference in Los Angeles:

More than 7,100 clinical nurses and nursing executives attended, including 190 international participants from 24 countries.

Craig Hospital in Englewood, CO, received the 2012 Magnet Prize? (sponsored by Cerner Corporation) for its Specialized Nurse Advice Line, which has transformed care delivery for spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury patients nationwide.

The first interdisciplinary preconference was held to explore an interprofessional approach to providing nursing continuing education.

Celebrities donated services for the conference general sessions in support of bedside nurses.

Conference attendees raised more than $18,500 for two LA community organizations--Para Los Ninos and Float 4 the Roses.

NATIONAL MAGNET CONFERENCE REGISTRANTS

5,234

5,462

6,402

7,768

7,120

SALT LAKE CITY LOUISVILLE

2008

2009

PHOENIX 2010

BALTIMORE los angeles

2011

2012

Pathway to Excellence (which includes the Pathway to Excellence? Program and Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care Program?) recognizes a healthcare organization's commitment to creating a positive

nursing practice environment. The Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care Program is the first to recognize this type of supportive work setting specifically in long-term care facilities. Pathway organizations focus on collaboration, career development, and accountable leadership to empower nurses.

In 2012, ANCC's Pathway to Excellence Program:

Designated the first two Pathway to Excellence in Long Term Care organizations: Advanced Care Center at Lakeview in New Jersey and Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa.

Designated the first ambulatory care organization: University of Pennsylvania Living Independently for Elders (UPenn LIFE) in Philadelphia.

Expanded global awareness with the poster presentation Team Building Project Using Pathway to Excellence Framework at the International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare in Paris.

At the 2012 Pathway to Excellence Conference? in Crystal City, VA:

Attendance grew by 28%, from 255 to 324, with participants from 33 states and three countries.

Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne received the first annual Pathway AwardTM (sponsored by Cerner Corporation) for its community case management transitional care model, which uses advanced practice nurses in the community to reduce hospital readmissions and preventable emergency department visits.

PATHWAY TO EXCELLENCE? DESIGNATIONS

2010

58

2011

72

2012

96

Year-End Number of Pathway-Designated Hospitals

The Credentialing Knowledge CenterTM provides educational materials and guidance to support nurses and

organizations in their quest to achieve success through its credentialing programs.

In 2012, ANCC's Credentialing Knowledge Center:

Rebranded from the Institute for Credentialing Innovation to the Credentialing Knowledge Center through a new logo, look, and materials. The new tagline, "Conferences, Consultation, Education" ensures that customers immediately understand the difference between the program areas. Added a website section to include information and resources on all Credentialing Knowledge Center product offerings.

Released the following new manuals in support of nursing certification: Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Review and Resource Manual, Gerontological Nurse Review and Resource Manual, Pediatric Nurse Review and Resource Manual, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Review and Resource Manual, and Nurse Case Management Review and Resource Manual.

Developed and launched 14 new pharmacology modules, involving 25 subject matter experts and more than 4,000 slides.

Piloted an accreditation webinar series for Planning & Evaluating Continuing Nursing Education. Expanded to other product lines as a delivery mode for education, phasing out and replacing teleconferences.

Relaunched the consultation program to ensure uniformity of services and quality by transitioning independent contractors into intermittent staff. Built out a new program tool including a web search engine optimizer with a "Find a consultant" feature.

credentialing knowledge center

Number of publications sold

Number of CE hours awarded

2010 2011

2012

12,835 12,472 12,306

232,183 250,000 283,616

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